Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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TW future problems, and indeed, into the problems of medical education in general. A hint of this insight appears in his graduation address to the class of 60: “Our population is demanding more and more medical service and greater research progress. This calls for more physicians, and yet the problem is compounded by the fact that the population is enlarging greatly . . . “If we arc to provide education for these prospective physicians enlargement of buildings is not enough. There will be a need for more medical teachers and more professional personnel who would dedicate themselves to research.” Each member of the class of ’61 graduates with a great feeling of optimism for his alma mater, a feeling that the future of Temple University School of Medicine is in capable hands. 9

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Dr. Robert M. Bucher is no stranger to Temple University School of Medicine. He received his M.D. at Temple in 1944, interned here, and after a sojourn with the U. S. Army, completed his surgical residency here. In 1956 he became an Assistant Professor in our surgery department. His leadership abilities were recognized early and on October 15, 1957 he was appointed Associate Dean of the Temple University School of Medicine. With the retirement of Dr. William N. Parkinson on July 1, 1959 the responsibility of being Dean of the Temple University School of Medicine was laid squarely upon Dr. Bucher’s shoulders. Dr. Bucher brings into his position not only a wealth of experience with the affairs of our School of Medicine, but a vast insight into our

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WILLIAM N. PARKINSON, M.D. The Parkinson Pavilion The class of ’61 was welcomed lo the Temple University School of Medicine on September 8, 1957, by Dr. William N. Parkinson. It was altogether appropriate that Dr. Parkinson welcome our class to an institution which showed in countless ways the influence of his many years of service as Dean of the School of Medicine. In 1929, when Dr. Parkinson assumed the position of Dean of the School of Medicine two noteworthy changes occurred. Samaritan Hospital became the Temple University Hospital. Secondly, ground was broken for what is now the Medical School building. A period of rapid growth thus ensued, culminating in the dedication in November, 1956 of the new medical center, one building of which deservedly bears Dr. Parkinson’s name. Yet physical growth is but a facet of the total progress that has been made. W'ith physical growth has come a tremendous intellectual growth. The net result —our Medical School now enjoys a reputation with the very best medical centers in the world. The greatness which the future holds for the Temple University School of Medicine will be erected upon the carefully laid foundation which Dr. Parkinson has been so instrumental in building. 10